> How can I change the screen refresh rate for my console?
> My console now shows ugly 60Hz. I want to set it to something like 85Hz.
> My X Window System is already working perfectly with 85Hz.
> Thank you,
> Omar
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> Omar Elschatti
> ICQ#: 36686909
Usually this is set using a utility which each distro includes and installs
as part of installing the operating system In Mandrake it is XFdrake which
is called by the desktop Control Center when Display is selected.
I think RedHat uses XFConfig but I am not sure aout that
Assuming that your monitor can operate safely at 85 Hz, the refresh rates
can be set manually by editing /etc/X11/XF86Config or possibly XF86Config-4
depending on your distribution and kernel level
See Man XF86Config
You should read up on setting modelines before attempting to manually set
your refresh rates. A badly configured XFConfig file can damage your
monitor.
What distribution of Linux are you using?
What graphics card and monitor are you using?